Andrew Tate‘s image of extravagant wealth faces fresh scrutiny online. Lawyers for him and his brother, Tristan Tate, reportedly made surprising arguments in court. Their lawyers stated that the brothers carefully crafted a lavish persona. New legal filings show the brothers allegedly rented, leased, or exaggerated many of their luxury items to build their business brand.
Andrew Tate’s lawyer says he rented car to appear ‘uberwealthy’
Attorneys for Andrew and Tristan Tate spoke to Forbes about their clients’ social media presence. They claimed the brothers intentionally portrayed themselves as “uberwealthy” online. The attorneys said the pair used the image to attract attention and sell money-making courses.
Defense attorneys argue in the filings that the brothers never intended the public to take their claims of unlimited wealth, cryptocurrency holdings, and luxury items literally. Instead, their lawyers described the online content as a performance designed to generate engagement and income.
“The outrageousness of the posts by them and about them is the point,” the attorneys reportedly wrote in court filings. “The more hyperbolic and outlandish the post, the more likely it will generate views and likes.”
Andrew built his brand around a viral catchphrase: “What color is your Bugatti?” However, the lawsuit revealed a major secret about his iconic Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport. Documents show Andrew never personally owned the luxury vehicle. Lawyers said the car was either rented or leased through a company.
The filings also questioned widespread assumptions about the brothers’ luxury watch collection. Attorneys argued that online estimates of its value were speculative. They didn’t prove Andrew personally owned the high-end watches he was often seen wearing.
Defense attorneys similarly presented the brothers’ frequent appearances on luxury yachts as just another part of their carefully curated image. One vessel that attracted significant attention was the Obsidian Blade superyacht, which became closely associated with their social media content.
According to the legal team, projecting immense wealth was central to promoting businesses that promised to teach men how to make money. These reportedly included subscription-based financial courses and programs focused on wealth-building strategies.
Andrew and Tristan continue to face multiple criminal and civil legal proceedings across several countries. Their active cases span the U.K., Romania, and the U.S. These legal filings represent the latest developments in their ongoing international litigation. The brothers have reportedly denied the allegations against them.
